Sigma DG EX tele lenses introduction: Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the ten Sigma DG EX telephoto lenses. Recently, the demand for digitally optimized lenses increases rapidly as digital single lens reflex camera increases its market share. Sigma Corporation has started production of wide-angle lens DG series in 2000 and the number of DG series reached to thirteen models as of February 14, 2005. This time ten new DG EX tele lenses including three single focus telephoto lenses (APO 300mm F2.8 EX, APO 500mm F4.5 EX APO 800mm F5.6 EX) will be introduced to market as DG lens series, which demonstrates high performance with digital single, lens reflex cameras.

Sigma APO 70-
200 mm
F2.8 EX DG: The Sigma APO 70-
200 mm
F2.8 EX DG telephoto zoom lens has a large maximum aperture of F2.8 that is constant throughout the zoom range. To ensure high quality images at all zoom settings, like a fixed focal length lens, it uses four two pieces of Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass.

Sigma APO 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG OS: Using Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function, two types of sensors inside the lens detect vertical and horizontal movement of the camera. By moving a portion of the optical system to compensate for movement, this function delivers outstanding results in compensating for shaking of the camera.

Sigma APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG: The Sigma APO 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG lens covers the telephoto range from 300mm to the ultra-telephoto range up to 800mm. By continuously varying the angle of view from 8.2º to 3.1º, the lens takes a lot of the footwork out of picture composition.

Sigma APO 180mm F3.5 EX DG: Floating Inner Focus system moves two lens groups within the lens, so the lens' physical length remains unchanged. This technique also maintains good correction for Spherical Aberration and Astigmatism, and provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 Macro.

Sigma APO 300mm F2.8 EX DG: The Sigma APO 300mm F2.8 EX DG incorporates two Extraordinary Low Dispersion glass elements to produce sharp and high contrast images. A drop in filter holder can be inserted near the rear of the lens, and circular polarizing filters can be used.

Sigma APO 500mm F4.5 EX DG: ELD glass maintains high resolution throughout the shooting range, and at all aperture settings. It employs drop-in filter that can be inserted near the rear of the lens, and circular polarizing filters can be used.

Sigma APO 800mm F5.6 EX DG: The Sigma APO 800mm F5.6 EX DG lens utilizes ELD glass to ensure high contrast at all aperture settings for high image quality. A drop-in type filter can be inserted near the rear, and circular polarizing filters can be used.